Generations ago, Africa and Australia were world’s apart in many ways and business connections between these terrific two territories were very limited.
But Aussies and Africans actually have plenty in common – both boast diverse cultures, rich natural resources and unique fauna and flora.
And thanks to technology developing at breakneck speed, doing business across borders is easier now than it’s ever been before.
So if you’re thinking of dipping your investment toes into the waters in Aus, there are plenty of opportunities on offer, but you’ll need to plan properly to make any factfinding trip worthwhile.
But if you’ve never been there before, you might not know a kangaroo’s pouch from a koala’s claw, so where do you start?
Right here – these five tips for doing business Down Under in 2020 will provide perfect peace of mind and propel your plans.
- Attend Africa Down Under
If you’re interested in investing in minerals, Western Australia is definitely worth a closer look. So attending the Africa Down Under Conference in Perth between 2-4 September will raise your awareness of the opportunities available in the Aussie mining and energy sector and let you mingle with potential collaborators.
And whether you’re a geologist, health and safety expert or explosives ace, your skills and expertise could be very sought-after indeed.
- Secure Your Business Visa
Before planning too far ahead, please bear in mind that since the purpose of your visit to Australia is business-related, you’ll need to secure the relevant visa from authorities before booking any flights, accommodation and events tickets.
Depending on the nature of your prospective business Down Under, you’ll either need a Business Talent or Business Innovation and Investment Visa – find out more at business.gov.au.
- Find cheap flights
You’ll want to save as much cash as possible on your international flights to and from Australia and on any internal flights to various conferences, meetings and networking events.
So browse kayak.com.au for early bird deals on domestic Aussie flights and check out Shyscanner.net for top value international flights – this way, you’ll have more to splash out on relaxation and entertainment during your sojourn.
- Hire a car
Australia is a vast territory, so if you’ve arranged coast to coast meetings, as discussed, you’ll need to arrange internal flights.
However, if you’re based in a charming city like Sydney or Melbourne for a week or more, hiring a care can be a comfy and convenient way to meet contacts and enjoy everything the country has to offer – consult vroomvroomvroom.com.au for the best deals on corporate car hire.
- Airport parking
With your hire care fuelled up and ready to ferry you from one high powered meeting to another, you won’t want to get your power-suit crumpled by travelling to air hubs via cramped public transport.
So find Australian airport parking at Looking4.com and feel cool, calm and collected for your trans-Australian business trips.
So ends our list! But please share your own Africa to Australia business tips in the comments section.
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